H-1B pay in Seattle, WA
43,945 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
43,945
certified positions
$152,100
Median pay
$128,000
25th pct
$180,000
75th pct
$207,300
90th pct
$100,000
10th pct
Estimates from public U.S. Department of Labor records — wages are
employer-attested offered wages, not verified salaries paid; counts are filings, not
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Data: DOL filings FY2023–FY2026 (through June 2026) · Page updated October 2026
$128,502
Median prevailing wage
$100,000$152,100 median$207,300
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 6.5%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 20,998 | $130,936 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 3,442 | $120,016 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 3,032 | $109,886 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 2,510 | $192,724 |
| Operations Research Analysts 15-2031 | 1,562 | $117,891 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221 | 1,191 | $180,000 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 848 | $91,725 |
| Biostatisticians 15-2041 | 639 | $126,027 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 636 | $101,234 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161 | 563 | $84,000 |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 450 | $106,560 |
| Information Security Analysts 15-1212 | 437 | $132,288 |
Top employers
| Employer | Positions |
|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 16,400 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 3,260 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 2,949 |
| Google LLC | 1,399 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | 1,173 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 1,170 |
| Apple Inc. | 1,025 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 786 |
| Expedia, Inc. | 702 |
| University of Washington | 574 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 523 |
| Nordstrom, Inc. | 396 |